May 23, 2025

Tag: Mt. Kanlaon eruption

  • DSWD Provides Over P94 Million in Aid to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP94.861 million in humanitarian aid to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This assistance, which began following the eruption on December 9, 2024, has been crucial for the affected communities in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. According…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Inflation Trends Diverge in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City for January 2025

    In January 2025, the inflation rate in Negros Occidental saw a decline to 2.7 percent, a decrease from the 3.7 percent recorded in December 2024. Conversely, Bacolod City experienced an uptick in inflation, rising to 3.3 percent from 2.4 percent in the previous month, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on…

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    Reynaldo Sison

  • Inflation Trends Diverge in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City in January 2025

    In January 2025, the inflation rate in Negros Occidental saw a decline to 2.7 percent, a drop from the 3.7 percent recorded in December 2024, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Conversely, Bacolod City experienced an increase in inflation, rising to 3.3 percent from December’s 2.4 percent. This shift in…

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    Eliza Pascual

  • Philippine Government Aids Farmers After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Nearly P1 Billion in Agricultural Losses

    In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has pledged ongoing support to the farmers of Negros Island, where agricultural losses have soared to PHP913.026 million. The eruption’s impact was felt across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, affecting a total of 4,066 farmers in…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Philippine Government Rushes Aid to Farmers Devastated by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption

    In the wake of the devastating eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has pledged ongoing support to the affected farmers of Negros Island. The eruption has led to agricultural losses totaling PHP913.026 million, severely impacting the livelihoods of 4,066 farmers across the region. The DA’s report from…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Canlaon City Delivers Over PHP 12 Million in Development Projects to Two Communities Amid Volcanic Challenges

    In a significant move to bolster community infrastructure, the Canlaon City government in Negros Oriental has successfully handed over development projects valued at over PHP 12 million to Barangay Linothangan and Barangay Bucalan. This initiative comes despite the ongoing disturbances caused by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, showcasing the city’s commitment to progress amidst adversity.…

    Written by

    Manuel Castro

  • Government Bolsters Rice Distribution to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Evacuees

    In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families across Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, aimed at aiding five…

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    Grace Morales

  • Government Bolsters Rice Distribution for Mt. Kanlaon Evacuees

    In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Regional Task Force Kanlaon, in collaboration with the National Food Authority (NFA), has significantly increased the supply of rice to support displaced families in Negros Island. On January 29, 2025, the NFA released 659 sacks of rice from its Bacolod City warehouse, destined for five local…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • More Than 2,000 Canlaon City Evacuees to Receive Aid Through TUPAD Program

    In a significant move to support those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, over 2,000 displaced residents of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, have been selected to benefit from the government’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. This initiative was highlighted during a briefing led by Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas on January 28,…

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    Katrina Garcia

  • Daily Feeding of Nearly 300 Pets Continues in Villages Near Mt. Kanlaon

    In the aftermath of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, 2024, the local government of La Castellana in Negros Occidental has been diligently feeding nearly 300 pets daily. These animals, primarily dogs and cats, belong to families displaced by the volcanic activity and are located in the villages of Biak na Bato and Cabagna-an,…

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    Gregorio Rosales